Bonny Doon, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,946 Population 178/sq mi density
$163,125 Median Income $58,869 per capita
$1,135,600 Home Value $790,944 Zillow
$1,767 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$163,125 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$1,135,600 home value, $1,767/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonny Doon, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$163,125
117% above
$58,869 per capita
Home Value
$1,135,600
303% above
Zillow: $790,944
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
52% above
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.5%
53% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
21% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Bonny Doon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bonny Doon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
217%
Home Value
403%
Rent
152%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
153%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonny Doon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bonny Doon residents earn a median household income of $163,125 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,869. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonny Doon is $1,135,600 , 303% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $790,944. Median rent is $1,767/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

51.5% of adults in Bonny Doon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bonny Doon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,946
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$163,125
Per Capita$58,869
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$21,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,135,600
Rent$1,767
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$790,944
Housing Units1,053
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.8%
Premature Death5,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,474 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+32.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute44 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Bonny Doon was built in 1975.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 734 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.